Crime Alert - Burglary

In the early hours of this morning (10th) just after midnight persons entered a property in Epworth and took a shotgun cabinet containing four shotguns and a vehicle. The vehicle was located a short time later on a neighbouring road. 

Police have been conducting house to house, cctv enquires and reassurance visits to neighbouring properties.

If anyone has any information or cctv that may assist in this ongoing investigation please call 101 quoting log 0021. 

Humberside Police would like to remind people to be vigilant, keep doors and windows locked, consider house alarms and security lighting, not have valuables in sight and car keys to secured away and to report any suspicious activity on 101 or 999 if an emergency.

Alternatively you could call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. You don’t have to leave your name and you may even receive a reward.

You can also provide information anonymously on the Crimestoppers website

Remember to keep your own property secure to reduce the opportunity for thieves, remember WIDEN.  You can watch a short video on WIDEN here:

To assist us in identifying stolen property please consider property marking high value items using Forensic Marking or UV pens.  You are also advised to register property at www.immobilise.com which is a free on-line property register used by police forces nationwide to reunite stolen goods to their owners. All you have to do is register on-line and then upload properties electrical items serial numbers.

If you have a burglar alarm ensure it is set and working.

Please also find attached the Police Crime Prevention Handbook which covers a broad range of crime prevention advice.

Thank you

Humberside Police